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B.C. government looks to diversify export markets through fast-tracked energy projects
With a trade war still on the horizon between Canada and the United States, British Columbia is taking action on increasing energy projects. The NDP government announced 18 energy projects throughout the province will now be fast-tracked. The projects ranging for mineral extraction to wind and solar, are estimated to b...
Feb 08, 2025
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Breaking News: Emergency room at Merritt hospital closed Feb 8
After 21-temporary emergency room closures in 2024, the Nicola Valley Memorial Hospital will experience it first of the calendar year on Saturday Feb. 8th. Interior Health is warning that due to an unforeseen staff shortage on Saturday, the emergency room will be closed from 7 am to 6 p.m. In 2023, there were 19-emerg...
Feb 08, 2025
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Foster, Cents look to continue dominance over Kelowna in KIJHL action this weekend
Even though the Merritt Centennials secured a playoff spot last Friday night, head coach Wes McLeod is not taking anything for granted as he prepares his team for a Saturday night game in Kelowna in the teams only game of the weekend. The Centennials have three victories over Kelowna this season with every game decided...
Feb 06, 2025
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Second straight year, Merritt loses six to drug toxicity deaths: B.C. Coroner Service
For a second consecutive year, the province is reporting that six people died from toxic drugs in the Merritt region during the 2024 calendar year. In total, B.C. Coroners Service announced there were 2,253 unregulated drug toxicity deaths in the province last year, representing a 13% decrease in the number of deaths f...
Feb 06, 2025
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Merritt mayor still optimistic for reimbursement after series of ER closures in 2023 and 2024
The Mayor of Merritt is holding out hope that the B.C. government will reimburse his community to the tune of around $200,000 for services not rendered at the Nicola Valley Hospital's emergency room. While he's no longer calling it a bill, Michael Goetz says he has already spoken with new B.C. Health Minster Josie Osbo...
Feb 06, 2025